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Scientists have developed a breakthrough “bio-ink” that helps young corals attach to reefs up to 20 times more effectively by releasing natural chemical signals, offering a promising new way to restore and protect coral reefs from the impacts of climate change.
Scientists have uncovered why mercury levels are so high in the Arctic.
Fisheries
The European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission has proposed culling up to 150,000 great cormorants yearly to protect fish stocks, but conservationists have argued that this ignores root causes like overfishing.
Climate change is opening up new fishing grounds like the Arctic, but scientists warn that without careful management, these opportunities could lead to overfishing and serious ecological damage.
A community-led fisheries management system around Mbenje Island in Lake Malawi has successfully helped sustain local fish populations for decades through collaborative, traditional practices.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has emphasised that disputes over fishing rights should not obstruct the formation of a UK-EU security and defence pact.
The sandeel fishery is to remain closed!
The petition to ban bottom trawling in UK Marine Protected Areas has reached over 10,000 signatures! If you haven’t signed it yet, add your voice here.
UK Overseas Territories
Scientists on a deep-sea expedition to the South Sandwich Islands have uncovered previously unknown hydrothermal vents, vibrant coral gardens, and a wealth of unique marine life.
A recent study discovered that deeper coral reefs near the Cayman Islands offered some protection against severe bleaching during the 2023 Caribbean heatwave, highlighting the importance of protecting a variety of reef habitats to support healthy coral communities.
Spain has emphasised that resolving the Gibraltar border issue is essential before the UK can fully reset its relationship with the European Union.
There has been a change of Governor of the Falkland Islands.
Conservation
A new study has warned that invasive species like pink salmon and purple clams could harm wildlife and ecosystems in Britain over the next decade, showing the need for better monitoring and control.
Increased tourism and cruise ship activity are putting whale sharks and their habitats in Mexico at serious risk.
Scientists studying dolphins have won a $100,000 prize for figuring out many different types of dolphin whistles, including some that seem to be alarm calls or responses to surprises.
Climate Crisis
Climate change and human activities are raising salinity levels in coastal lagoons and boosting methane emissions from Arctic wetlands. A recent study shows that by working together to reduce emissions, waste, and improve how we use water and fertiliser, could restore environmental pressures to 2015 levels by 2050.
New mapping reveals that 80 per cent of England’s peatlands are dry and degraded, underscoring the urgent need for restoration. Meanwhile, Labour MPs have rejected a cross-party amendment to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill that aimed to give England’s rare and globally important chalk streams the highest level of legal protection.
A new interactive tool has been created, helping to identify the places where climate action is most urgently needed.
The number of major European companies actively lobbying for climate action has risen from 3 per cent in 2019 to 23 per cent in 2025, indicating a significant shift toward corporate support for decarbonisation policies.
Misc
See this week’s wildlife photos.
“I’m more terrified of a world without sharks”.
“The ocean is the planet’s support system and humanity’s greatest ally against climate catastrophe”.
